Meaning & Definition of Contest in English
English⟶
Contest
/kɑntɛst/
noun
1. An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
synonym:
- contest,
- competition
2. A struggle between rivals
synonym:
- contest
verb
1. To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
- "They contested the outcome of the race"
synonym:
- contest,
- contend,
- repugn
Examples of using
Tom was eliminated in the second round of the contest.
The contest was postponed on account of rain.
They're having a diving contest this afternoon.